LIBERTARIANISM

America's first philosophy was that of uninhibited personal freedom: libertarianism.

Libertarianism is not the exclusive property of the far right. Libertarianism's worst enemies are libertarians.

In "Libertarianism: A Primer" (1998) - available online at www.libertarianism.org/ - author David Boaz defined libertarianism as "the view that each person has the right to live his life in any way he chooses so long as he respects the equal rights of others"

This brief article provides a brief overview of the history and tenets of libertarianism.

Reconciling your moral compass and libertarian politics is easier than you may think.

Economic libertarianism is one of those ideas like Marxism, the Kama Sutra or NBC replacing Jay Leno that looks better on paper than in practice. It smacks suspiciously of greed in search of philosophical validation.

As an aspiring writer, who stumbled around for several years after I dropped out of Elon College in 1973 to be a "writer," I could easily relate to what Tony Snow may have gone through after he graduated from Davidson and "shuffled from job to job."

A growing movement sees Christians abandoning right-wing Republican ideals for the less blatantly Christian ideals of libertarianism. This essay examines from a Christian perspective whether libertarianism is a viable and consistent option for people of Christian beliefs.

Homosexual marriage does not harm anything except culture. And culture is not included in life, liberty, and property. . .

More deregulation is not what we need now. Find out why.

Our rights are grounded in divine creation. If the Libertarians ever figure this out, their political impact will be irresistable.

Well, it was predictable. The talking points used by supporters of Ron Paul (i.e. Paulbots, Paulites, etc.) have now changed. You can always tell when the marching orders are given by the sudden shift in the common language they use to refer to a certain situation

Andrew Napolitano recently showed a clip in which Rick Santorum explained his views on libertarianism. His comments are also instructive in understanding his animosity (politically) towards Ron Paul. Santorum said:

A makeshift kitchen in Zuccotti Park feeds thousands of protestors and locals every day - without government assistance.

One of the more arresting performances at the Ames, Iowa, GOP debate was that of Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, a perennial presidential candidate who takes libertarianism to the far fever swamps of madness, especially in his Iran policy.

If Libertarian ideas took hold, the consequences would lead to devastation for millions of people. Libertarians have no enforcement mechanism when force is sometimes required.

One could argue that Ron Paul is doing more for the black community than any politician current or past. Paul is a staunch supporter of civil liberties and libertarianism.

Ron Paul's candidacy has brought the concept of libertarianism into the nation's political consciousness. His courage and honesty does not cut through the lack of perspective shown by both his critics and his followers.

The American libertarian movement, which advocates less government and more personal freedom, has been a growing force in the United States for more than five decades. This review Brian Doherty's "Radicals for Capitalism" helps examine the significance of libertarianism.

So yes, you are very much a tax slave, whether you agree with that concept or not. Whether you're a willing slave or an unwilling one, a happy slave, a miserable one, or just an apathetic one.

Those of you who have read much of what I've written, have often heard me go on about the "liberal socialists". ... But there are other kinds of socialists too.

Takes a look at the open nature of the United States media and the role in which it plays it contemporary politics.

Compares the ideology and historical context of each document and it's premier role in shaping the outcome of the United States as a governing body and society from a contemporary outlook; and its application in today's world.